Northern Ireland Civil Service

Department for Communities Minister Gordon Lyons hosted Northern Ireland Office Minister Fleur Anderson at visits showcasing the diversity of DfC's work. Ministers met with participants and employers on the Department’s JobStart 16-24 and 50+ programmes at MEA Affordable Food Club and Raceview Mill before a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gracehill. https://lnkd.in/ecQmTmZD

📹Finance Minister John O'Dowd visited Stormont Estate today to meet staff leading the work to clear debris from the estimated 200 trees which fell or were damaged during Storm Éowyn. The Minister also praised the work of nidirect call centre and website staff who provided invaluable support and assistance to thousands of people during the storm and in its aftermath.

The Civil Service is committed to providing support to those experiencing or at risk of domestic and/or sexual abuse. In recognition of the action taken as an employer to support affected colleagues and individuals who use the public services it delivers, the Civil Service has been awarded the Onus Workplace Charter Platinum Award and received the award today during Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2025. ➡️https://lnkd.in/ewkFFiai

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has visited the Traffic Information & Control Centre to meet front-line staff from the department who worked around the clock in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. Minister Kimmins thanked the staff who played key roles to clear roads & ensure access to critical infrastructure following the storm @TrafficwatchNI Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9BknTH2

➡️ New Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald has said that she is looking forward to building upon the good work delivered by Conor Murphy. | Invest Northern Ireland | Tourism Northern Ireland | Tourism Ireland | InterTradeIreland | Northern Ireland Screen | Ulster University | The Labour Relations Agency | Ulster University | Queen's University Belfast | St. Mary's University, St Mary's University College, Queen's University Belfast | The Open University in Northern Ireland | Stranmillis University College, Belfast | Further Education Northern Ireland | NORTHERN IRELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY | Social Enterprise Northern Ireland | Further Education Northern Ireland | Irish Congress of Trade Unions | IoD Northern Ireland | Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) |

New Finance Minister John O'Dowd thanked previous Minister Caoimhe Archibald and said he's committed to building on her excellent work over the last year at the Department.

New Department for Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, has said infrastructure holds the key to a better society for us all. Speaking after taking up office at the DfI, the Minister said she was looking forward to building on the firm foundations put in place by John O’Dowd. https://lnkd.in/euAHrv5D

🚨 Registration for 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 closes today! 🚨   📌 Register your interest: https://lnkd.in/eEGN88Wm   💡The CyberNI conference will bring together cyber security professionals and senior leaders from the public and private sectors, offering a prime opportunity for networking. Featuring high calibre expert speakers, this event promises to be an engaging and informative experience. Don't miss out – limited seats available!   🌟The Northern Ireland Cyber Security Centre (NICSC), in collaboration with Socitm, is hosting the CyberNI Conference on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟔𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. The NICSC are delighted to announce BT Group as the Main Sponsor for this inaugural conference.   View the agenda below for more event details - https://lnkd.in/eExNi3MM   #CyberNIWeek25 #CyberSecurity #NorthernIrelandCyberSecurityCentre #CyberNIConference

Do you want to have a say in how we fund our public services like: 🏥Health & Social Care? 📚Education? 👩👦Childcare? 🛣️Infrastructure? 🏘️Housing? Then share your views as part of our Draft Budget 2025/26 consultation and help shape how funding is prioritised ➡️https://lnkd.in/etAg9aYV

Last chance to apply! Application deadline is noon, this Friday.